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Indonesia’s Lion Air plane with 189 aboard crashes into sea near Jakarta, wreckage found

25 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

Lion Air flight JT610, carrying 189 people, crashed into the Java Sea shortly after departing Jakarta, with wreckage confirmed found.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft lost contact 13 minutes after takeoff; search and rescue efforts are underway, though no distress signal was received and the number of survivors is unknown.
Investigators are focused on recovering the plane's black boxes to determine the cause of the accident, marking the first reported crash involving this modern aircraft model.

Yesterday 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow advises Thai nationals in Europe to avoid protest areas and reconsider non-essential travel, citing widespread unrest in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
The warning comes as demonstrations escalate, with some turning violent, prompting concerns for safety and leading to an emergency Cabinet meeting in Italy and a proposed postponement of diplomatic talks.
Thai embassies and the Department of Consular Affairs issue advisories, urging citizens to monitor local developments, follow official announcements, and register their travel details for assistance, while emphasizing that no Thais have been directly affected yet.